Program Details*

Title

Our Future With AI

Description

While AI has been in the works for decades, it burst into public view in 2022 with ChatGPT. Sifting through its great promises and inherent shortfalls, where might this take us over the next decades? How might humans and AI interact? What does all this mean for the future of humanity? Come join a discussion of the current state of AI, and where some leading voices in AI see this going.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Presenter’s Name

Lance Erlick

Presenter’s Bio

Lance Erlick has given public presentations since 2014 on Artificial Intelligence to libraries, Mensa, and other venues. He worked with computers and programming since age 18, watched capabilities grow exponentially, and has had an interest in robotics and AI throughout his life. His Android Chronicles trilogy was published by Kensington Books.

*Note: The information above is a draft provided by the presenter and may be different in the HalloweeM Program Booklet.

Date/Time/Location†

Saturday at 10:30 AM in Elm

†Note: The date, time & location listed in our PAAG (when it becomes available) supersedes the date, time & location listed here, if different. The hotel layout for HalloweeM can be found here.

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[p]Chicago Area Mensa’s Regional Gathering (RG) HalloweeM is being held at the Westin North Shore Hotel. This is a large (about 500 attendees), fun, family-friendly event. Drinks, snacks, and most meals are included. There are games, tournaments, dances, and a multi-track program as well as the infamous Costume Contest on Friday and both Pretentious Drinking and the Epicurean Experience on Saturday. [/p][p]We encourage you to register and book your room in advance to qualify for any discounts, but you may register on-site. [p]Please sign-up on the website to volunteer in before you come to WeeM.[/p][p]Bring books and media to donate to our book sale—all proceeds are donated to a charity.[/p][p]See our HalloweeM website ([url]http://www.chicagomensa.org/weem/index.php[/url]) for the most up-to-date details.[/p]
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